UFC News
Chael Sonnen casts doubt on Francis Ngannou’s ability to become a free agent: “There for sure is a non-negotiation clause”
Susan Cox - April 27, 2022
Chael Sonnen is weighing in on Francis Ngannou’s contract with the UFC and his subsequent ability to become a free agent. Ngannou, (17-3 MMA), the current UFC Heavyweight Champion, has had an ongoing contract dispute with Dana White & Co.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk willing to move Zhang Weili rematch up to five rounds: “I’m willing to do 5 rounds for my fans”
Harry Kettle - April 27, 2022
Joanna Jedrzejczyk has revealed that she would be willing to fight Zhang Weili over five rounds instead of three at UFC 275. Throughout the course of their respective careers in mixed martial arts, both Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Zhang Weili have been involved in some incredible contests. Alas, neither has been able to replicate what they produced together at UFC 248 when they battled it out in a remarkable five-round war in Las Vegas.
Georges St-Pierre weighs in on Khamzat Chimaev’s performance against Gilbert Burns: “You can’t fight like this at the elite level”
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2022
Georges St-Pierre has offered some constructive criticism to Khamzat Chimaev following his recent win over Gilbert Burns. At UFC 273 earlier this month, Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns went to war in a really fun welterweight clash. It was expected to serve as the big coming-out party for Chimaev and while he did end up securing the win, he had to go through some real adversity in order to get there.
Grant Dawson explains why he changed gyms to go to ATT, expects a "grueling fight" against Jared Gordon
Cole Shelton - April 26, 2022
Grant Dawson made a big change in his fighting career after his draw against Ricky Glenn. Dawson trained at Glory MMA under James Krause for his entire pro career and spent the last couple of years helping coach. Yet, after his last fight, he says he felt burnt out and knew he needed to make a change which is why he changed gyms to go to American Top Team.
Jon Jones confirms his UFC return has been pushed back to September: “I want the heavyweight goat at his absolute best”
Cole Shelton - April 26, 2022
Jon Jones is now targeted to return in September. Jones was rumored to return at International Fight Week on July 2 against Stipe Miocic. It would’ve been a massive fight and one that likely would’ve been for the interim heavyweight title according to Dana White.
Aljamain Sterling responds after TJ Dillashaw suggests he’s not a “champion caliber” fighter: “You should do standup with Henry Cejudo”
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2022
Aljamain Sterling seems to think T.J. Dillashaw’s recent comments are pretty funny. The UFC bantamweight champion is expected to face ‘Killashaw’ later this year. Since Dana White proclaimed that Dillashaw would fight for the title next, the two men have traded words for a while. Sterling quickly asserted that he wanted to fight the former champion next due to his previous EPO use.
Two fighters removed from active UFC roster following Saturday’s event in Las Vegas
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2022
Two fighters have been removed from the UFC’s active roster following UFC Vegas 52. The Twitter account UFC Roster Watch was the first to report the fighters being moved from the active roster. UFC bantamweight Miles Johns and women’s flyweight Sabina Mazo were reportedly removed from the promotion’s website.
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou will "do bigger business than Mayweather vs. McGregor", says promoter
Cole Shelton - April 26, 2022
Bob Arum has all the confidence in the world that Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou would be a massive fight. After Fury knocked out Dillian Whyte he brought Francis Ngannou into the ring as both men have shown interest in making a fight happen. There’s no question it would be a spectacle and for Arum – who is the promoter of Fury – he thinks it would be bigger than Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor.
Brendan Schaub hopes Francis Ngannou works with UFC to make Tyson Fury fight: "Boxing promotion sucks!"
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2022
Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub hopes that Francis Ngannou doesn’t leave the promotion. The UFC heavyweight champion’s contract with the company expires later this year. ‘The Predator’ was last seen in action at UFC 270 in January. His victory over Ciryl Gane was a huge one, as it allowed him to leave the promotion with UFC gold if he chooses.
Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic target date pushed back to September
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2022
The UFC heavyweight showdown between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic has been pushed back once again. In August 2020, ‘Bones’ announced he was vacating his light-heavyweight title to move up. While he was expected to fight Francis Ngannou for the UFC heavyweight championship, his debut has been pushed back repeatedly for various reasons.
Georges St-Pierre says Khabib Nurmagomedov is the GOAT: "He had a perfect career, he's on the top"
Cole Shelton - April 26, 2022
Georges St-Pierre believes Khabib Nurmagomedov is the MMA GOAT. When Nurmagomedov ended his career at 29-0 as the lightweight champ, many wondered where he would rank on the GOAT list. He retired undefeated and on top but he only had three title defenses, so some think he shouldn’t belong at the top. Yet, for Georges St-Pierre – who many consider the GOAT – he believes Nurmagomedov has earned that top spot due to the fact he retired undefeated and went out on top.
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Chris Taylor - April 26, 2022
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